Benton County property record for 225 5th St NE, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,419 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,939 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,210 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00311.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00311.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 15,419 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 225 5TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 LAKE STATE ADDITION LOT-008 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE STATE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
225 5th St NE is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38922 COUNTY ROAD 1, SARTELL, MN 56377-9746 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEERWOOD BANK |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEERWOOD BANK |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DEERWOOD BANK |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022458716 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000458716 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 225 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38922 COUNTY ROAD 1, SARTELL, MN 56377-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000464233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 464233 |
| Name | DEERWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAITE PARK, MN 56387 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2027 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 225 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8707 |
| Document Number | 0000458716 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 458716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38922 COUNTY ROAD 1, SARTELL, MN 56377-9746 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 225 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 444427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 444427 |
| Name | DEERWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAITE PARK, MN 56387 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 225 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8707 |
| Document Number | 433576 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 433576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRI-COUNTY ABSTRACT, TRI COUNTY ABST |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $412.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38922 COUNTY ROAD 1, SARTELL, MN 56377-9746 |
| Document Number | 433577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 433577 |
| Name | DEERWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 225 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8707 |
| Document Number | 433574 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 433574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 225 5th St NE was $3,210, up 17.5% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,210.00 (+17.5%) | $265,800 (-0.71%) Land $31,400 Building $234,400 | $265,800 (-0.71%) Land $31,400 Building $234,400 |
| 2025 | $2,732.00 | $267,700 Land $28,600 Building $239,100 | $267,700 Land $28,600 Building $239,100 |
| 2023 | $2,322.00 | $213,500 Land $28,600 Building $184,900 | $213,500 Land $28,600 Building $184,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 5th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 225 5th St NE is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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